News clips documenting Martin Luther King Jr.’s visit to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on November 23, 1965. Footage includes King speaking to crowds and discussing Milwaukee civil rights and social needs during a press conference.

A collection of personal and professional letters from May 1966. The collection includes letters from Vel Phillips to her mother, a letter that mentions the dedication of Haylard Street, and letters regarding racial segregation.

A group of letters and clippings sent to mail that oppose her Fair Housing Ordinance. The majority of these items fall under the categories of Hate Mail, Anonymous Letters and racism, what Vel Phillips referred to as "Crank Mail".